The owner will then need to contact the lender to have the lien released. Before applying for a duplicate title, the applicant may request a lien release form from the Tax Commissioner's office.
A lien or security interest release is not required: If recorded on the title for four years from the title's issue date for a vehicle that is 12 model years old or older.
To ensure a proper payoff, sellers or closing agents must contact the lien holder or their attorney for an official payoff statement. This statement outlines the final payoff amount and includes details on principal balances, accrued interest, attorney's fees, and administrative costs.